2018 Independent Games Festival Announces Award Finalists

The organizers of the 20th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) have announced the finalists for the 2018 IGF Awards, which honors the most influential, innovative and acclaimed projects in independent game development. With nearly 600 entries, judges have selected 35 outstanding nominees.

Finalists include Baba is You, the captivating puzzle game from developer Hempuli, the exploration adventure game set in a vibrant world, Night in the Woods from creator Infinite Fall, and the punishing climbing game, Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy by developer Bennett Foddy, which rewards players who can reach the top of the mountain.

For the full list of award finalists and honorable mentions as well as more information on the 2018 Independent Games Festival, visit the official IGF website.